Cork Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Steve - Verified booking

  My husband and I have just spent two fabulous weeks staying in 'The Schooner' on the Mizen Peninsula and what a wonderful holiday it was!

  The cottage is spacious, light and airy, with fantastic views overlooking the sea and even the Fastnet Lighthouse from our bedroom window! The raised decking with comfortable outdoor furniture, was a great place to sit with a glass of wine and appreciate this view, even in October but if the weather got a little too cold (or wet) there is a sun room that shares the same view. The cottage has extensive, private grounds, making it a quiet 'get-away-from-it-all' holiday without being isolated, as the Mizen village of Goleen is only a ten minute walk away (most of this through the owners' property and then along nice, quiet country lanes) where there is a butcher's shop, Post Office, General Food Store, Tourist Information, several pubs and the very fine restaurant, The Heron's Cove. 'The Schooner' has a well-equipped, large kitchen with plenty of cutlery, crockery, pots and pans and has a well-stocked towel cupboard, so no shortage of fresh towels. The large, bright sitting room with a wood-burning stove, was a great place to get settled at night and this room has a long table with benches, which would be ideal for playing board games as a family. There is also a cozy sitting room off the kitchen, which has large comfy sofas and a coal fire. In the bedroom there was ample cupboard and wardrobe space and our bed and pillows were very comfy and we were offered fresh linen at the end of our first week. We found the cottage to be very warm and toasty, even on quite chilly days. The central heating heats the house quickly and when turned off, the house retains the heat very well. The bathroom downstairs has a bath and shower and the shower has a powerful jet. The upstairs bathroom has a bath and twin basins and a large well-lit mirror, which we found an added bonus, as the bathroom lighting in most holiday cottages is quite poor. We found 'The Schooner' a gem of a cottage to stay in, not only because of its situation and the fact that it is a beautiful cottage to relax and unwind in but also because of Brian, who was there to greet us, show us around the cottage and explain things to us and was full of interesting information about the Mizen and South West Cork but also because he went out of his way to help us with any queries we had during our stay and was ever so helpful and very friendly. All round, 'The Schooner' is a winner!

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• Christine - Verified booking

  The experience was beyond amazing!

  Just returned from Ireland with a family of 16 plus 3 toddlers. The experience was beyond amazing! Orla and her staff were there to attend to our every need. We shopped in Macroom and cooked our own meals in their gourmet kitchen. There are 8 equally gorgeous bedrooms, all en-suite, a gigantic kitchen, dining room, family space with a gigantic fireplace. The grounds have original cottage-like outbuildings with a river running through the front of the property. The kids loved the Bell which we all couldn’t resist ringing. In the evening, cows meandered to the front of the property, mooing contentedly as we watched the sunset. There is also a formal parlor with an awesome grand piano and separate billiard room which got some use as well. About 25 minutes outside of Blarney, it was a nice drive to Blarney Castle for a day trip but we enjoyed all just hanging out together as a family, we opted to stay for an extra day just to enjoy the Castle even more. Was the highlight of my family vacation

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• Liam - Verified booking

  We were very happy with this property and would definitely stay again, the location, the comfort, the peace and quiet and the facilities made for a lovely holiday.

  The house is quirky being on 3 levels but I like the way it has all mod cons and still retains the cottage feel. The key box was easy to access but i miss the personal touch of meeting the owner or even getting a call to make sure everything was ok. Access is a bit tight and parking is tricky if you have more than one car. I would strongly recommend giving the grounds some attention the grass was cut but having nettles and brambles encroaching on the shrubs and ivy on the paths and on the decking really takes from the over all experience and your beautiful view is also being blocked to some extent by the overgrowth also the terracotta pots are very neglected. Inside if you dont like windows with no blinds or curtains please be aware that there are at least 7 in this house.Lastly just for added safety I think there should be handles to hold onto in the showers. thanks for a great week looking forward to staying again and I hope you will take my recommendations on board.

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• Megan - Verified booking

  Our stay was nothing short of magical.

  Our group of 8 adults and 5 kids fit perfectly with extra room! Each area of this home was well thought out and decorated beautifully. No fighting over bedrooms as each is just as beautiful as the last. The kitchen and butlers kitchen has everything you need. The common area is large enough to accommodate our large group to eat and hang out together. We enjoyed nights in the drawing room and game room each night! The grounds are just as amazing and we even enjoyed touring the Finnvale Castle with Orla! The house is remote enough to unwind in the Irish countryside for a few days but close enough to town for groceries and exploring County Cork. Orla and Sandy are very knowledgeable about area and all that it has to offer. We had one small plumbing issue that was remedied immediately. Our family made memories to last a lifetime that we will truly treasure! Thanks Orla and her team for allowing us to stay!

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• Colette - Verified booking

  We couldn't recommend this cottage or the welcome by Jane-Ann highly enough.

  The location is perfect for visiting towns and beaches along the Atlantic Way. Standing outside the house looking up at a sky dense with stars and no light interference is a memory we'll hold onto forever. Everything you could want is available including bbq, beach chairs, toiletries. We arrived late in the evening. Jane-Ann contacted us to make sure we had good directions and to let us know there was plenty of food in the fridge. She had prepared salads, cold meats, breads, wine, beer, cider, milk and a birthday cake for me! She had also left fresh flowers, a birthday card, fruit and chocolates. She then made us fresh warm scones on our first and last morning. She was helpful throughout with suggestions and ideas for visits and so kind and friendly. We honestly were overwhelmed by her generosity. The property was clean, comfortable, well maintained, easy to find with beautiful views and a garden.

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